Qualifications and Responsibilities:
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant under the supervision of the Physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility's medical program.
Provides comprehensive care to include, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, dispensing and administering medications and performing examinations and treatment of patients; performs a variety of procedures and treatments.
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Records physical findings, formulates prognosis based on patient's condition and discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
Recommends drugs and other forms of treatment within the scope of licensure.
Accepts on-call status.
Compensation: $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Must have active California license, DEA and BLS. Must pass federal clearance.
About the Facility:
Otay Mesa Detention Center is located approximately 25 miles from the city of San Diego, CA.
The facility houses approximately 2050 male and female ICE and US Marshall inmates. It is staffed with 24 hour nursing staff with medical, dental and mental health staff.